ALLISON JANE HIRSCHLAG

 Cell #: 201-314-4322 Email: ally.hirschlag@gmail.com Website:  www.allyhirschlag.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Proven ability to write compelling copy as well as emulate writing styles.

• Edits quickly and efficiently.

• Excellent collaborator on a variety of projects.

• Natural self-starter who works well under pressure, but still has a sense of humor.  

WORK EXPERIENCE


The Weather Channel

Editor, Sponsored Content         May 2019 – Present 

Upworthy

Editor, Content Collaborations   September 2018 – May 2019   

Upworthy              

Writer/Editor                   August 2017 - present      

•   Write at least three articles a week and edit freelancer articles as they come in. Work with our account strategists  on client feedback, and help brainstorm on a number of client-facing proposals.

Mic                

Arts and Entertainment Writer    April 2017 - August 2017

Upworthy                  

 Staff Writer                 June 2016 - Feb 2017    

• Wrote on a number of topics including health, science and innovation, body image, gender rights, LGBTQ, politics, animals and parenting.

SheKnows               

Lifestyle Writer                  Jan 2015 – May 2016

• Wrote over 600 pieces often editing own work.

Contributing Writer           July 2014 – Present

·      Writes freelance for Allure, Audubon, Cosmo, Mental Floss, Bustle, The Dodo, Curiosity, Healthline and Huffington Post.

Brandywine Productions

Writer/Director’s Assistant       Jan 2014 – Sept 2015

• Researched for current and future projects.

• Edited scripts and gave critical notes.

MTV: True Life

Associate Producer               Nov 2013 - April 2014

• Brainstormed show ideas, and developed pitches.

• Did basic editing of documentary-style footage.

EDUCATION

• BS in Theater from Northwestern University

• Masters in Producing from Columbia University